The Hero We Need

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The Hero We Need is a single player casual real-time strategy game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by VoDoo Studios and was released on February 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Hero We Need is a tower defense with real-time strategy elements with a focus on narrative where players have the power to create their own custom towers by crafting and combining runes.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features charming dialogues and a unique tower-building mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay.
Despite being in early access, the game is relatively polished with nice graphics and addictive gameplay.
The developers are approachable and responsive to player feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game.

Gameplay is bland with limited tower upgrades and resource management issues that require manual intervention.
The graphics are inconsistent, with some elements appearing polished while others feel outdated and poorly designed.
Numerous bugs and issues, such as unresponsive hero selection and incomplete tutorials, hinder the overall experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with some players praising the charming, stylized visuals and immersive sound design, while others criticize the poor optimization and low quality, especially in early access. Recommendations include adjusting the graphics settings for better performance, as the current state can hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphical experience varies significantly among users, suggesting a need for further development.
- “Prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride through the graphical wonders of this game.”
- “Nice, charming, stylized graphics, fast-paced action, and even a voice-acted storyline in a tower defense game?”
- “Nice graphics and sound.”
- “I get this is early access, but the graphics are terribad, the optimization is also insanely bad (cannot watch TV or do anything else while playing), and you can't complete the first 5 minutes of the game... proceed with caution.”
- “I recommend turning down graphics one notch in the settings.”
- “Graphics gone wild?”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players finding it bland and lacking meaningful upgrades, while others appreciate its addictive nature and the variety of upgrade options available. The uneven resource distribution at the start also requires manual adjustments, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is addictive, with a variety of upgrades to choose from.”
- “Gameplay is extremely bland; upgrading towers doesn't even seem to be a thing. You get an uneven amount of resources right off the bat, forcing you to manually fix it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "the hero we need" is characterized by a blend of potential and disappointment, creating a comedic experience that resonates with players. The game delivers a hilarious spectacle that keeps players entertained through its witty and ironic take on heroism.
- “Welcome to the world of 'The Hero We Need,' a game where potential and disappointment collide in a hilarious spectacle!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as enjoyable but still experiencing bugs, with players expressing optimism for future updates to improve stability.
- “Super fun, still buggy but looking forward to the updates!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with players reporting poor graphics and performance issues that prevent multitasking while playing. Many users caution that the game is currently unplayable, especially in its early access state.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story in the tower defense game is noted for its charm and engaging voice acting, complementing the fast-paced action and stylized graphics. Overall, it adds a delightful narrative layer to the gameplay experience.
- “The voice-acted storyline adds a captivating layer to the gameplay, making the tower defense experience truly immersive.”
- “The charming and stylized graphics complement the fast-paced action, while the engaging story keeps players invested.”
- “The combination of fast-paced action and a well-crafted narrative creates a unique and enjoyable gaming experience.”